Leadership

Driven By Innovation.

Our leadership team is comprised of visionaries. These information security experts are focused on providing our clients with unparalleled service and innovative services.

Rory Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer

Rory Sanchez is CEO of True Digital Security. Rory is the visionary responsible for the company's strategic direction and high-level architecture of its award-winning management platform, GN Secure (formerly Guaranteed Networks®), a comprehensive offering which has positioned TRUE as a recognized leader in IT, Security and Cloud management.

Rory is deeply involved in both the local business community and the IT industry overall. He frequently speaks, presents best practices, and participates in panel discussions at industry events. Rory was a founding member of the ConnectWise Partner Advisory Board. He is an active member of TechData's TechSelect Community, is a Past President of the TechSelect Advisory Council, and is regularly featured in MSP Mentor's Top Managed Services Executives.

Jerald Dawkins, Ph.D., Chief Information Security Officer

Dr. Jerald Dawkins is the CISO of True Digital Security. His elite combination of security and technology expertise, business acumen, and creativity has positioned him as a driver in the evolution of the field of information security and compliance. Jerry has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, technical risk assessments, penetration testing, web application vulnerability analysis and secure coding.

Jerry is the author of numerous publications and presents at national and international conferences and he co-founded another successful security company, TokenEx. He also holds the following certifications: CISSP, NSA IAM, and CNSS 4011-4015. Jerry received his B.A. in Computer Science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from The University of Tulsa in Tulsa, OK.

Dominic Schulte, Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations

Dominic Schulte currently serves as Executive Vice President of Sales and Operations. He formerly served as True’s Director of Business Development, where he led TRUE's transition to a consultant-driven sales model and as the Managing Director of Security Services and Consulting, where he was responsible for the development and execution of a wide range of security and regulatory compliance services. Previously, Dominic worked with the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Global Network Exploitation and Vulnerability Analyst in the National Security Incident and Response Center (NSIRC). He served as a founding member of a team within the Network Intrusion Analysis Division (NIAD) of the NSIRC. Dominic holds an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa and holds CNSS 4011-4015 certifications.

Sam J. Ruggeri, Executive Vice President

Sam J. Ruggeri is Executive Vice President at True Digital Security. He formerly served as President and Founder of Advanced Vision Technology Group. Sam is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and has achieved numerous honors and awards throughout his career including CRN MSP 500 and Pioneer 250 designations. He has continued to serve the technology community by holding positions on many industry advisory boards, including the HP and ConnectWise Advisory Boards, Board of Directors for SUNY Farmingdale, and is Past-President on Tech Data’s Tech Select’s Advisory Council. Sam brings extensive leadership experience and industry expertise to the TRUE team. Sam holds an A.S. degree in Data Processing and a B.S. in Computer Science, with a minor in Business Management.

Heath Gieson, Vice President of IT Services Operations

Heath Gieson began his career as a computer lab technician while studying Political Science and Journalism. Within a couple years, Heath took a position as the Manager of Information Systems for a large national manufacturer. After leaving this position, he became a technology consultant and eventually specialized in IT Security. Heath made the transition from being a consultant to managing teams of technical resources from service desk personnel to specialized consultants. Early in his career, Heath was recognized as one of the most influential Up and Coming tech leaders by the South Florida Business Journal and has since served on several SFBJ CIO roundtables. Heath has been with TRUE IT (formerly SLPowers) since 2005 when he came on board as the Director of Technical Services. At this time Heath serves as our VP of IT Services Operations. His leadership on our technical team has been one of the key contributing factors to TRUE being named to the Elite 150 list of the world's best MSP's by CRN magazine.

Michael Oglesby, Vice President of Security Services Operations

Michael Oglesby is TRUE's Managing Director of Operations, with vast network and application security assessment experience. He oversees analysts conducting SAST- and DAST-based services and conducts full ISO and NERC CIP security assessments, security architecture reviews, penetration testing, PCI evaluations, specialized security software development, and more. Certifications include CISSP, CSSLP, QSA and CNSS 4011-4015. He is also the Verizon 2010 DBIR Cover Challenge Winner and second place finisher in 2011. Michael received his M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa and a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa.

Rebecca Montañez, Corporate Controller

Rebecca Montañez serves as Corporate Controller of True Digital Security. Rebecca joined TRUE as part of the merger with SLPowers, where she had been for 10 years, and her duties included overseeing all of accounting and HR. Rebecca earned her B.S. in Accounting and Master of Accounting degrees at the University of Florida and is licensed as a CPA in the state of Florida. Rebecca began her career in public accounting at BDO Seidman, LLP and then transitioned to the private sector where she served as the controller for a furniture manufacturing company in North Carolina. Prior to joining TRUE, she served as the Director of Finance for the Wyndham Championship, a tournament on the PGA Tour.

Kat Ray, Vice President of Human Capital and Administration

Kat Ray is the Vice President of Human Capital and Administration at True Digital Security. Her primary responsibilities include recruiting, developing, and retaining True's greatest asset, our people. Prior to joining TRUE, Kat served as the Marketing Director at a prominent law firm in Tulsa and has held Product Marketing and Business Development management positions at an international carrier shipping solutions company. Kat received a B.S. in Marketing from Oklahoma State University, with an International Business minor.